If LED in the home is energy efficient what about autos? Can LED accessories prolong battery life?

Question

If LED in the home is energy efficient what about autos? Can LED accessories prolong battery life?

Answer 1

If you do a bit of searching, you'll find that there are LED replacements for most common automotive bulbs.

These have some advantages:

- Effectively unlimited lifespan.

- Lower heat production

- Reduced electrical drain, and lower parasitic power to the alternator.

Some people are claiming measurable MPG increases from LED bulbs.  Of course, if you're running on your battery you'll run longer on LED bulbs.

Answer 2

Absolutely. I'm no electronics engineer so i don't know the exact figures but LEDs use significantly less power than a traditional halogen bulb. More so the also operate at much lower temperatures. Many new Motorbikes are being fitted with banks of LED's in place of traditional tail lights as the lower power consumption/bulb means you can get brighter lights for the same total consumption.

LED's are also being installed in many traffic lights in Australia. As more traditional light signals become almost impossible to see when driving towards a setting sun.

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

Think that most answers have covered this, yes they are more efficient and as they are low voltage they can be used on almost everything.

Trucks and cars already have brake lights and indicators etc made from LED arrays. Yes they may prolong the life of the battery as long as the charging system is correct for the battery.

Main problems with battery life in cars, is just plain neglect, no water or charging system going faulty.